Teen Dating Violence Prevention with Taylor and Rachael

In this episode, Anna-Claire talks to Taylor and Rachael, two of KPCAC's Forensic Interviewers/Therapists about teen dating violence. They discuss warning signs, how to talk to your teen about dating violence, modeling healthy relationships, current and proposed laws, and how to reach out for help.Gavins Law makes sexual extortion, the act of blackmailing someone using sexually explicit images or videos, a felony offense and an aggravated felony if the victim is a minor, vulnerable adult, or if the victim suffers bodily injury or death directly related to the crime. Proposed Teen Dating Violence Prevention Act:Define teen dating violence as physical, sexual, psychological, or emotional violence between people 18 and younger in a dating relationship. Allow a teen victim to request a protective or restraining order (without parental consent if 16 or older). Make violating this teen dating violence law a criminal offense that is in addition to any underlying charge (e.g., assault). This legislation is still under review and not fully in effectResources: National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline: 1-866-331-9474Text “LOVEIS” to 22522Loveisrespect.orgRainn.orgWant to learn more about KPCAC?Visit kayphillipscac.org